The average tax rate is calculated by dividing total taxes paid by total income. It indicates the amount of tax paid per dollar earned, serving as a key measure in understanding overall tax burden.
Incidence of tax refers to the analysis of the effect of a particular tax on the distribution of economic welfare. In simple terms, it identifies who ultimately bears the 'burden' of paying the tax.
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